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Dean’s Forum | Advancing Systems for Racial Equity: Possibilities and Perils of Decentralization

While advancing racial equity through public policy is an enduring and ever important mandate, there are no clear or easy pathways for this work. Decentralization is a reality of the American political system that poses both problems and possibilities for addressing the racialized nature of policy and its implementation. This panel will consider critical questions about racially equitable policymaking and administration in the face of our decentralized institutions, and discuss instances of challenge and success and what motivates a deeper...

Theory to Practice : Artificial Intelligence & Implications for Public Policy

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way governments operate and deliver public services. AI offers many opportunities for improving the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of public services; however, AI also poses significant challenges and risks for public governance.  The Evans School of Public Policy & Governance and the Information School invite you to attend our Spring Theory to Practice event and panel series where our faculty and practitioners will share insights and experiences from their work in the rapidly developing field of...

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Dean’s Forum | How Bidenomics Targets Systemic Inequities

Husky Union Building 4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, United States

The Dean’s Forum series focuses on the intersection of race and public policy in support of the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance’s mission to host community conversations that inspire public leaders. Join us on October 30, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. PT for a discussion about how addressing racial inequity underpins “Bidenomics” - the President’s agenda for sustained and equitable economic growth. Dean Jodi Sandfort will host a conversation with Heather Boushey, a member of President Biden‘s Council of...

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Theory to Practice: Addressing Inequities in the Philanthropic Sector

As a sector, philanthropy is beginning to acknowledge and grapple with an inherent dissonance: though philanthropy's intended purpose is to create positive change, it can also be a driver of continued inequity and harm. The policies and structures that support charitable giving have perpetuated wealth inequalities, and the practices that many philanthropic institutions have historically employed may cause harm to the communities they are trying to support. The Evans School of Public Policy & Governance invites you to attend this...

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Dean’s Forum | Data Informed Practices and Consumer Protections

Navigating through student and consumer debt is difficult for individuals, disproportionately affecting people from communities of color. Data-driven investigations is important to inform policies, interventions, and strategies that actively promote more equitable consumer protection. Federal and state laws that intervene in the market provide some basic protections but much of their impact hinges upon implementation. In this Dean’s Forum, we will learn more how policy, programs, and litigation play roles in trying to address the historic inequities in debt burden.

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Dean’s Forum | Political Participation and Voting Access

During this election year, we are constantly reminded of the importance of voting and other acts of political participation. This election comes at a time when racial and ethnic disparities in voting and participation persist. The election system is under scrutiny and federal protections against racialized disenfranchisement, such as the Voting Rights Act, have been invalidated by Supreme Court. This Dean’s Forum will probe the national historic and contemporary dynamics around the most basic of our rights as citizens in...

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Theory to Practice: Leading People in a Post-Pandemic World

Join us for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities of managing and leading a public workforce in our post-pandemic world. From adapting to remote work and fostering employee resilience to reimagining service delivery, our panelists will share what we know, both from research and practice, about the complex issues facing public sector leaders today at the local and federal levels. Join us for an honest exploration of the hurdles ahead and the innovative strategies needed to navigate them effectively...

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Revitalizing Democracy – an Evening with Jodi Sandfort, Dean of the UW’s Evans School of Public Policy & Governance

Cranes 724 9th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

At this pivotal moment for our democracy, the University of Washington is working to foster community and civic health while preparing the next generation of leaders to think beyond individualism and cultivate a sense of responsibility to each other and their communities. We have a vision for revitalized democracies, healthier civic societies, and greater collective investment in the institutions of public life, and look forward to sharing that with our DC alumni community. We invite you to join Jodi Sandfort,...

MPA Overview Information Session

Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT Description: Join the Evans School Admissions staff for an interactive conversation about the MPA program. This one-hour webinar will discuss the two-year curriculum, student interest groups, career services, alumni networking, and the admission process. This presentation will be followed by a Q & A session.

EMPA Overview Information session

Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PST Description: Join the Evans School Admissions staff for an interactive conversation about the EMPA program. This one-hour webinar will discuss the curriculum, program formatting, career services, alumni networking, and the admission process. This presentation will be followed by a Q & A session.

Certificate vs. Degree: Which Program is right for you?

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT Description: How to choose the program that’s right for you? Join Dr. Jackqueline Miller, director of admissions, for this 30-minute webinar. She will discuss program options, formats, and the admission process.

Certificate vs. Degree: Which Program is right for you?

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PST Description: How to choose the program that’s right for you? Join Dr. Jackqueline Miller, director of admissions, for this 30-minute webinar. She will discuss program options, formats, and the admission process.

MPA Application Tips

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT Description: Are you applying to the MPA program? Join Dr. Jackqueline Miller, director of admissions, for this one-hour webinar. She will describe what the admissions committee looks for in candidates, discuss each component of the application, and give advice on how to approach each component. This presentation will be followed by a Q & A session.

Ph.D. Overview Information Session

The prospective Ph.D. Student Information Session provides an overview of the school's history and culture, information about our curricula, and an outline of the application and admissions process.

EMPA Application Tips

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PST Description: Are you applying to the EMPA program? Join Dr. Jackqueline Miller, director of admissions, for this one-hour webinar. She will describe what the admissions committee looks for in candidates, discuss each component of the application, and give advice on how to approach each component. This presentation will be followed by a Q & A session.

MPA Overview Information Session

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT Description: Join the Evans School Admissions staff for an interactive conversation about the MPA program. This one-hour webinar will discuss the two-year curriculum, student interest groups, career services, alumni networking, and the admission process. This presentation will be followed by a Q & A session.

Admissions Virtual Office Hours

Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT Description: Do you have questions about your application? Get answers from members of the Admissions staff.

Admissions Virtual Office Hours

Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST Description: Do you have questions about your application? Get answers from members of the Admissions staff.

Coffee Chat with Faculty

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

Have a cup of coffee on us! During coffee chats, faculty will answer your questions about the Evans School, MPA curriculum, and careers in public service.

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Open House (Fall) Prospective Student Open House (MPA, EMPA, PhD)

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

Title: Prospective Student Open House (MPA, EMPA, PhD) Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PDT Description: Whether you are a recent graduate, mid-career professional, interested in public policy research, or looking to advance your public service career, we invite you to join us for this in-person information session where you may learn what sets the Evans School apart from other public policy programs. We will be joined by students, alumni, faculty, and admissions staff. The...

Financing Your Evans MPA Information Session

Funding for Graduate School will help future students explore potential funding sources for grad school. This will be co-led by the Manager of the UW Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS), and the Director of Admissions.

Meet Us on the Road

Microsoft Conference Center 16070 NE 36th Way, Redmond, WA

GOALMAKERS 2024: Advancing social impact in a rapidly changing world

EMPA Overview Information session

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PST Description: Join the Evans School Admissions staff for an interactive conversation about the EMPA program. This one-hour webinar will discuss the curriculum, program formatting, career services, alumni networking, and the admission process. This presentation will be followed by a Q & A session.

Coffee Chat with Faculty

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

Have a cup of coffee on us! During coffee chats, faculty will answer your questions about the Evans School, MPA curriculum, and careers in public service.

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“Antiracist by Design” Book Launch with Associate Professor Crystal C. Hall

Hybrid

Join us on December 11 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Parrington Hall for a special hybrid event featuring Crystal C. Hall, co-author of Antiracist by Design: Reimagining Applied Behavioral Science. Event Schedule: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Program with Crystal Hall (Hybrid) 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Book signing and networking hour (In-person) This event is part of our Theory to Practice series, including an interview between Charmila Ajmera, MPA ‘20 and Crystal Hall, audience Q&A, and a...

MPA Q & A for International Applicants

If you're an international applicant interested in applying to the UW Evans School's MPA program, there are specific questions (Q&A) you might have related to the application process, requirements, and opportunities. We hope that you will join the conversation with the Admissions team, current students, and alumni.

Admissions Virtual Office Hours

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT Description: Do you have questions about your application? Get answers from members of the Admissions staff.

Virtual MPA Prospective Student Open House

Join us on December 16 for our virtual MPA Open House. Gain an in-depth understanding of the Evans School MPA degree, ask questions, and build connections with Evans faculty. Hear from second-year students and alumni about their experiences and the lasting impact of an Evans School MPA degree.

MPA Q & A Session for International Applicants

If you're an international applicant interested in applying to the UW Evans School's MPA program, there are specific questions (Q&A) you might have related to the application process, requirements, and opportunities. We hope that you will join the conversation with the Admissions team, current students, and alumni.

Is the EMPA Program Right for You?

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT Description: This virtual coffee chat is an informal conversation with Erica Barnhart, EMPA faculty director. You will have an opportunity to receive answers to your most pressing questions about the EMPA program, schedule, and admission process.

MPA: Finishing Your Application

Do you have last minute questions ahead of the January 15, 2025, priority application deadline? Get answers to your questions in this open-formal webinar.

EMPA: Finishing Your Application

Do you have last minute questions ahead of the January 15, 2025, priority application deadline? Get answers to your questions in this open-formal webinar.

Coffee Chat with Faculty

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

Have a cup of coffee on us! During coffee chats, faculty will answer your questions about the Evans School, MPA curriculum, and careers in public service.

Admissions Virtual Office Hours

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT Description: Do you have questions about your application? Get answers from members of the Admissions staff.

Coffee Chat with Faculty

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

Have a cup of coffee on us! During coffee chats, faculty will answer your questions about the Evans School, MPA curriculum, and careers in public service.

University of Northern Colorado Job, Internship, and Graduate School Fair

Date: Thursday,  February 13, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT Description: This fair is great for students interested in exploring the Evans School Master of Public Administration program. Admissions representatives will be one hand to answer any questions you have about the program, curriculum, resources, and more.

UW Evans School Campus Tour

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

During the Evans School campus tour, you will have an opportunity to chat with admissions representatives, learn about the Evans School, UW-Seattle campus resources, and more. Come get answers to your most pressing questions.

Virtual EMPA Prospective Student Open House

If you couldn't attend our in-person Prospective Student Open House, don't worry! We're hosting a virtual EMPA Open House where you'll have the opportunity to hear firsthand from our faculty, students, and alumni about what makes the Evans School's Executive Master of Public Administration program unique. There will be ample time to get answers to your most pressing questions about the curriculum, specializations, funding, and careers in public service.

UW Campus Resources

During the Evans School campus tour, you will have an opportunity to chat with admissions representatives, learn about the Evans School, UW-Seattle campus resources, and more. Come get answers to your most pressing questions.

Coffee Chat with Faculty

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

Have a cup of coffee on us! During coffee chats, faculty will answer your questions about the Evans School, MPA curriculum, and careers in public service.

Admissions Virtual Office Hours

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT Description: Do you have questions about your application? Get answers from members of the Admissions staff.

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Olympia Alumni and Friends Reception

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

March 19, 2025 | 5:30 PM-7:00 PM PT Washington Center for the Performing Arts Join fellow Evans School alumni, friends, and legislators in the Olympia area for an evening of connection and community at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. The evening will feature a conversation between Dean Jodi Sandfort and Lt. Governor Denny Heck about the Project for Civic Health. You’ll also hear updates about the Evans School, reconnect with old friends, and build new connections. Don’t miss...

UW Evans School Campus Tour

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

During the Evans School campus tour, you will have an opportunity to chat with admissions representatives, learn about the Evans School, UW-Seattle campus resources, and more. Come get answers to your most pressing questions.

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Dean’s Forum | Seeing Through the Fog: The Hidden Consequences of Executive Orders

Zoom Zoom

We are witnessing an attempt to make fundamental changes to our national government by centralizing power in the Office of the President, altering historical international relationships, making abrupt changes to the civil service and relationships between government and nonprofit organizations. This administration has relied heavily on a constant barrage of executive orders and memos to make these changes and intimidate, confuse, and disable opposition. With more than 70 executive orders in the first month alone, much of policy conversation has...

Prospective MPA Coffee Chat with Faculty

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

Have a cup of coffee on us! During coffee chats, faculty will answer your questions about the Evans School, MPA curriculum, and careers in public service.

Graduate Admissions Virtual Office Hours

Date: Monday, April 14, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT Description: Do you have questions about your application? Get answers from members of the Admissions staff.

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2025 Evans School Career Fair

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

As a response to the current job market in our field and wanting to ensure our students are set up for success in an uncertain time, we are deciding to adapt our Career Fair into a Professional Development Day. We all know that applying to jobs and growing your career is a long game. We are modifying our event to focus not just on hiring & connecting with agencies/organizations, but also on professional development. We have chosen to use this day to help our students...

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Party in Parrington

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

April 25, 2025 | 5:30 PM-7:00 PM PT Parrington Hall It's time to party in Parrington! This is your chance to reconnect with fellow alumni, current students, friends, faculty, and members of the Evans community. Explore our beautifully renovated building, enjoy delicious food and drink, and support current students by bidding on silent auction items hosted by the Evans Student Organization and generously donated by Evans School faculty. Whether you’re catching up with old friends or making new connections, this...

UW Evans School Campus Tour

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

During the Evans School campus tour, you will have an opportunity to chat with admissions representatives, learn about the Evans School, UW-Seattle campus resources, and more. Come get answers to your most pressing questions.

Graduate Admissions Virtual Office Hours

Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM PDT Description: Do you have questions about your application? Get answers from members of the Admissions staff.

Coffee Chat with Faculty

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

Have a cup of coffee on us! During coffee chats, faculty will answer your questions about the Evans School, MPA curriculum, and careers in public service.

Graduate Admissions Virtual Office Hours

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT Description: Do you have questions about your application? Get answers from members of the Admissions staff.

UW Evans School Campus Tour

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

During the Evans School campus tour, you will have an opportunity to chat with admissions representatives, learn about the Evans School, UW-Seattle campus resources, and more. Come get answers to your most pressing questions.

The Art of Harvesting Conversations that Matter

Parrington Hall University of Washington 4105 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA

Over the past three years, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance has been proud to host 3-day participatory leadership experiences called The Art of Hosting & Harvesting Conversations that Matter. We have seen this community grow, inspired by participant’s leadership and efforts to authentically activate our community by applying what was learned in these sessions!  The Art of Hosting and the Art of Harvesting are two halves of a transformative practice. Hosting focuses on holding space and inviting people into meaningful...